Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Wins $20 Million; UCLA and U. of Michigan Land Large Gifts
Other big contributions went to Denison University and the University of Central Florida.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
$110 Million Pledge Will Go to Fight Cancer
Colorado philanthropists Richard and Susan Rogel directed the money to the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the recipient of previous gifts from the couple.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Donor Lawsuits Highlight Need to Tread Cautiously With Gift Agreements
Legal action can rear its ugly head if donors and recipients aren’t clear in their expectations. Experts offer tips on how to avoid problems.
By Maria Di Mento and Timothy Sandoval
Gifts Roundup: Virginia Tech Gets $20 Million, Cal Poly Pomona Gets $10 Million
Other notable gifts include $5 million for Jumpstart, an early education nonprofit, and $5 million from Charles Koch’s foundation for the department of economics at George Mason University.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
More Jewish Philanthropy Is Going to Identity and Social-Change Issues
Wealthy Jewish donors and foundations giving less to older established institutions and more on trying to build Jewish identity among the least involved Jews, according to a report.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Pritzker Heir Gives $10 Million to Improve Foster Care
Other big gifts include $15 million to Georgia Tech and $10 million to Temple University.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Harvard-MIT Project to Help Kids Read Gets $30 Million From Zuckerberg Chan; Other Big Gifts
Warren Buffett’s longtime deputy Charles Munger gives $21 million to a hospital whose board he has chaired for 31 years, and Oprah Winfrey gives $22.5 million to her foundation.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Seattle Children’s Hospital Lands a $60 Million Gift, Cedars-Sinai $50 million
The Seattle gift will pay for medical care for low-income patients.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
$25 Million Gift Pushes Broader Debate About Charity for Public Schools
Stephen Schwarzman’s donation to his alma mater will fund efforts to improve technology education.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Denzel Washington Gives $1 Million for Debate Program
Plus, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center gets $25 million, and Syracuse University lands $20 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor